Melissa Pointer

Melissa Pointer currently serves as the Director of Social Emotional Learning at Highline Public Schools, a position held since July 2014. Prior to this role, Melissa was an Elementary Principal at Lake Washington School District from July 2006 to June 2014, encompassing responsibilities as both Principal and Associate Principal. Melissa's educational qualifications include a Race, Equity and Leadership in Schools Certificate from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a P-3 Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Washington, a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Central Washington University, a Bachelor's Degree in TESOL and History Teaching from Central Washington University, and a Professional Principal Certification from Western Washington University.